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NASA

Nasa: Exploration: Then and Now: Follow the Water Lesson

For Students 6th - 8th
The objective of this lesson is for students to learn the location of water and the importance of water to life. Students will learn about osmosis, soil samples, salinity, and more.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Can Water Float on Water?

For Students 6th - 8th
Of course it can, you say: ice is water and ice floats. And you're right. But we're talking about water in the liquid phase Can liquid water float on water? The goal of this project is to investigate what happens to layers of water with...
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NOAA

Noaa: More Than Salt in Salt Water [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Realize that there is more in ocean water than just salt. Find out about the salinity of water and how changes in salinity may affect organisms living in the water.
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University of California

University of California: Seawater Density & Salinity [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the properties of seawater and the variations depending on its location, e.g., near a shoreline, in an estuary, or as sea ice. Discusses the instruments scientists use to measure the density of water and explains other...
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Hot, Cold, Fresh and Salty

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate ocean water characteristics in order to recognize that the effects of salinity and temperature are the drivers of thermohaline circulation.